To require assessments of opportunities to install and maintain floating photovoltaic solar panels at Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers projects, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides floating solar energy at Reclamation projects and provides floating solar energy at Corps of Engineers projects. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Energy, Environment, Electric Utilities, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides floating solar energy at Reclamation projects.
- Provides floating solar energy at Corps of Engineers projects.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides floating solar energy at Reclamation projects and provides floating solar energy at Corps of Engineers projects.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Environment, Electric Utilities, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill provides floating solar energy at Reclamation projects and provides floating solar energy at Corps of Engineers projects.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Paul Tonko
D-NY | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Tonko (for himself and Mr. Huffman) introduced the following …
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